The Honourable Marie-Françoise Mégie—TributeJune 17, 2025Author: The Hon. Amina GerbaCategory: In the SenateHon. Amina Gerba: Honourable senators, I rise today, with a great deal of emotion, on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group…
In Committee of the Whole: Senator Cardozo questions witnesses on Bill C-5 (Panel 5)June 17, 2025Author: The Hon. Andrew CardozoCategory: In the SenateSenator Cardozo: We had a good discussion about clauses 21, 22 and 23 — the “Henry VIII” clauses. In some ways, they’re…
In Committee of the Whole: Senator Klyne questions witnesses on Bill C-5 (Panel 5)June 17, 2025Author: The Hon. Marty KlyneCategory: In the SenateSenator Klyne: Gentlemen, in 2022, RBC released a report entitled 92 to Zero: How economic reconciliation can power Canada’s climate goals. The…
In Committee of the Whole: Senator Wilson questions witnesses on Bill C-5 (Panel 5)June 17, 2025Author: The Hon. Duncan WilsonCategory: In the SenateSenator Wilson: My question is for Mr. Southey. You specifically referenced third-party habitat banking in your comments. I am a big fan…
In Committee of the Whole: Senator Francis questions witnesses on Bill C-5 (Panel 5)June 17, 2025Author: The Hon. Brian FrancisCategory: In the SenateSenator Francis: This question is for Mr. Olszynski. I’m concerned that Bill C-5 does not include any mechanism to pause or revoke a…
In Committee of the Whole: Senator Cuzner questions Ministers LeBlanc and Alty on Bill C-5June 17, 2025Author: The Hon. Rodger CuznerCategory: In the SenateSenator Cuzner: Nice to see you both, ministers — to a lesser extent Minister LeBlanc. Minister LeBlanc, I just can’t get over…
In Committee of the Whole: Senator Cardozo questions Ministers LeBlanc and Alty on Bill C-5June 17, 2025Author: The Hon. Andrew CardozoCategory: In the SenateSenator Cardozo: Welcome, ministers. My question is about labour mobility and the recognition of workers’ credentials. Are you expecting to have…
In Committee of the Whole: Senator Francis questions Ministers LeBlanc and Alty on Bill C-5June 17, 2025Author: The Hon. Brian FrancisCategory: In the SenateSenator Francis: Ministers, if a project causes serious and unanticipated harm after it has been approved, it is critical that Indigenous…
In Committee of the Whole: Senator Klyne questions Ministers LeBlanc and Alty on Bill C-5June 17, 2025Author: The Hon. Marty KlyneCategory: In the SenateSenator Klyne: Welcome, ministers. Yesterday, we heard from national Indigenous leaders that there has been rushed and insignificant consultation on Part…
The Brain EconomyJune 16, 2025Author: The Hon. Katherine HayCategory: StatementsHon. Katherine Hay: Honourable senators, I rise to bring your attention to the brain economy. On June 14, the G7 Canada Brain…